Tag Archives: Mental toughness

Mental Toughness: 4 Secrets Of Navy SEALs And Olympians

Posted on May 4, 2016 by coachmikemak

Know what’s really interesting? Learning how Navy SEALs build mental toughness to handle deadly situations. Know what else is really interesting? Learning how Olympic athletes deal with the pressure of competition when the entire world is watching. Know what’s the … Continue reading →

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7 Habits From Navy SEALs That Will Make You More Successful

Posted on April 29, 2014 by coachmikemak

I learned my best habits — and made some of my most dangerous mistakes — as a Navy SEAL. Once, when our platoon was preparing for a mission at one of our shooting ranges in Iraq, I had failed to … Continue reading →

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Mentally Strong People: The 13 Things They Avoid

Posted on December 4, 2013 by coachmikemak

1. Waste Time Feeling Sorry for Themselves. You don’t see mentally strong people feeling sorry for their circumstances or dwelling on the way they’ve been mistreated. They have learned to take responsibility for their actions and outcomes, and they have … Continue reading →

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Success Magazine: The Mental Game of Golf (and Business)

Posted on June 1, 2013 by coachmikemak

The Mental Game of Golf (and Business) Eliminate doubt and distractions on the course and in the office. Arnold Palmer once said, “Golf is a game of inches. The most important are the six between your ears.” Jay P. Granat, … Continue reading →

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Nick Saban On The Process & Reinventing Your Team

Posted on April 23, 2013 by coachmikemak

Excerpts from the article. Click on the link below for the full article. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Year after year, the tone is the same. Nick Saban, stubborn and strong-willed as ever, opens spring camp at Alabama with a similar message: … Continue reading →

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Jon Gordon: Mental Toughness

Posted on April 10, 2013 by coachmikemak

1. When you face a setback, think of it as a defining moment that will lead to a future accomplishment. 2. When you encounter adversity, remember, the best don’t just face adversity; they embrace it, knowing it’s not a dead … Continue reading →

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Chris “Macca” McCormack’s Mental Toughness

Posted on December 26, 2012 by coachmikemak

Great video on mental toughness!!! My advice is to have a positive outlook on everything!!! Jon Gordon Mental Toughness

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A Champions Mentality

Posted on December 11, 2012 by coachmikemak

— Champions—and championship teams—are made, not born. They use their God-given talents to reach their full potential and allow nothing to come between where they are now and where they want to be. — Champions understand and believe that their … Continue reading →

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Nick Saban & Kevin Elko Approach the Mental Side of the Game

Posted on October 15, 2012 by coachmikemak

This a good article to get a glimpse of how to prepare your program mentally to compete at a high level. Here are a few excerpts from the article. The link to the article is below. “He always preaches to … Continue reading →

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Mental Toughness

Posted on April 3, 2012 by coachmikemak

Eric Potterat relates this study to sports and described the difference between winners and losers. “Physically, there’s very little difference between athletes who win Olympic gold and the rest of the field. It’s like the SEAL candidates we see here. … Continue reading →

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